Quote by Alan Dershowitz

I came from a poor family, so working and going to school at the same time was natural. It taught me multi-tasking, although we didn't call it that back then. I learned I could never be idle, I need to be doing many things at once.

I came from a poor family, so working and going to school at

Summary

This quote highlights the personal background and upbringing of the speaker, who came from a poor family. Being raised in this environment, they had to work to support themselves while attending school, which became a natural part of their life. Through their experience, they discovered the skill of multitasking, even though it wasn't recognized or labeled as such at the time. The importance of constantly engaging in various activities and avoiding idleness was a valuable lesson learned from their upbringing and continues to shape their approach to life.

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By Alan Dershowitz

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